Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Fresh Cuts and Striped Wipes

It's officially fall weather here in Texas. With that comes fall allergies like ragweed, chenopods and elm...all of which have been pretty high over that past 4 days. (I don't know what a "chenopod" is either, but I know I don't like them all that much.) Yesterday was a rough day in my battle with these little pollen monsters. Nothing like feeling like wanting to claw my eyeballs out and sneezing and/or coughing, pretty much, all day long. Last night, thanks to the power of some potent allergy meds, my eyes had stopped tearing up long enough to attempt to whip up a card. 


First, I decided on this color combo from The Playdate Cafe, which I thought could be a pretty interesting little mix. I never would have put these colors together on my own but have to admit, it really is a great combination I will certainly use again.
Next, I used the technique challenge from the Hand Stamped Sentiments blog, because I have never used the "Baby Wipe Technique" before and thought it looked interesting. Although I missed the cut off to enter their weekly challenge because I had such a rough start to my Monday. Boo! I used the "Striped Wipe Technique" to create my card. Click HERE for a awesome tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers.
My color combo was Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango (retired) and Bermuda Bay (retired). I went with the Fresh Cuts set because it was a bit of a larger set so the colors from the baby wipe would really stand out. Also it kind of fits the the whole "allergy theme" of the day. HaHa! 


I did heat emboss the image and the sentiment in Chocolate Chip ink and clear embossing powder, although it is difficult to see in the photos. I distressed the embossed Bermuda Bay layer with Chocolate Chip ink and now kind of wish I did the same to all of the layers. No, I will NOT take the card apart and fix it...even though I may really want to. I added the twine under the sentiment for an "earthy feel" and then popped on three decorative copper brads. 


It's a fairly simple card but it keeps the focus on the colors and the technique. I would love to hear what you think about it. I really appreciate all of the great feedback from all of the wonderful visitors who stop by my blog. It is an enormous source of encouragement for me and keeps me wanting to create new things. My blog will officially be 2 months old tomorrow! Yahoo! I never imagined I would ever start a creative blog, let alone, be able to keep up with it. Thanks for all of the kind words, it means more then you know! :)
Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Fresh Cuts
Ink: Chocolate Chip Craft ink, Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango (retired) and Bermuda Bay (retired) classic ink Re-Inkers
Paper: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Dusty Durango (retired) and Bermuda Bay (retired) cardstock 
Accessories: Square Lattice embossing folder, Ticket Corner punch, 1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval punch, 1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval punch. Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (retired), hemp twine, Brass metallic brads and (Non SU!) large decorative brads 

Thanks for stopping by! 
Have a great day today, 

20 comments:

  1. So very pretty! I wouldn't have thought to put those colours together. I have this stamp set too, going to have to give this style a try!

    Thank you for sharing!

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  2. The Baby Wipe Tech worked well with the colors you used, very pretty! Thanks for playing at the PDCC.

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  3. Your card is stunning, the new technique you tried is so effective and you did a wonderful job with those colours. I love this!

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  4. oooo such a pretty combination--quite an eye-catching effect!

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  5. Wow! This is REALLY PRETTY! So unique. Like those colors together too. GREAT card.
    Lynn

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  6. Very pretty card! I've not tried the baby wipe technique, it looks lovely how you've done it here! Must check that tutorial out. Sorry you're suffering, hope you feel better soon. Thanks for playing along with us at the PDCC.

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  7. wow! Love the Bermuda Bay on this card! You rocked it again girl!!

    Hope you feel better soon! (sniff sniff)

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  8. I think your card is absolutely gorgeous. I agree that this is a great color combo. Allergies are a drag. Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  9. Sorry your allergies are bothering, I know I seem to be struggling, I never had that in CT! You did such a beautiful job on your card, love the colors and how you embossed the images as well as using an EF behind it all.

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  10. This is beautiful. I love the colors. Beautiful card.

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  11. GORGEOUS! Love the background and how your image looks with the colors. Fab design! Glad you decided to play along with us at the PDCC. (Thanks for the lovely comment too!)

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  12. ooooh...i think i need to try this technique again...you did a wonderful job...really a gorgeous card

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  13. I use baby wipes all the time in my journaling but I've never done this effect before :) Gorgeous card, thanks for playing at the play date cafe :)

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  14. This is gorgeous!! I just love the rich colors. I must try this technique myself :).

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  15. Awesome card, the colours are stunning together. I will have to try that technique, I love how the inks blend so softly.

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  16. The blend of colours is stunning, this is such a lovely card.

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  17. Wow! this card (like a lot of yours) stands up and gets noticed~ Beautiful~

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  18. Those colors and amazing! Hope I can create something as gorgeous as what you did!

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Anne Marie